US Bridges

SR1737 over Boyds Creek

Good

Alamance County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. N. Jct. SR1740 · Structure no. 000000000010053

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1737 over Boyds Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1737 over Boyds Creek in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1737
CrossesBoyds Creek
Location1.0 Mi. N. Jct. SR1740
RouteState Highway 1737
Coordinates36.10506, -79.37697
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2021)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1737 over Boyds Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1737 over Boyds Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1737 over Boyds Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1737 over Boyds Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1737 over Boyds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.